Inventory Control Specialist (Newport News, VA, US) presso Liebherr USA Co.
Liebherr USA Co. · Newport News, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
- Professional
- Ufficio in Newport News
The Inventory Control Specialist(s) is responsible for all aspects of inventory control, accuracy, movement, and reconciling. The Inventory Control Specialist(s) will ensure customer satisfaction by maintaining accurate and efficient inventory workflow.
*This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Accurately maintain inventory levels through the delivery of goods to internal and external customers using available ERP system when applicable to correct inventory discrepancies.
- Leads the daily cycle counting and the annual physical inventory process generally performed in December (either of which may include overtime, nights, and/or weekends).
- Assists with consolidating parts from multiple locations to one location.
- Assists with relocating parts if required to reduce mis-picking and for picking efficiency.
- Generate, maintain, and update stock locations.
- Compare incoming physical parts to receiving log/put away sheets for accuracy, ensuring there are no discrepancies.
- Implement the purge of stock recalled by OEM or product deemed out of date.
- Download data of parts and input into the computer database.
- Maintain ‘Alternate locations by warehouse and item.’
- Leads in projects that require separation piece parts and rework.
- Leads the process of investigating, resolving, and coordinating shipping and receiving discrepancies.
- Audits quantity to sales orders, bin location or warehouse management system to ensure accuracy of either on-hand, customer order or shipping quantity.
- Reports inventory variances relative to stocking, audited shipments, and bin locations
- Leads in reconciliation (root cause analysis) of inventory discrepancies.
- Submits adjustment requests as needed to correct discrepancies.
- Participates in upholding 6S standards.
- Performs any work deemed necessary in all areas of the warehouse as directed by Warehouse Operations Leads and/or Supervisors or Manager.
Competencies
- High school diploma or GED with 3-5 years of experience in inventory control; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous inventory control experience in a warehouse or manufacturing facility is preferred.
- Knowledge of inventory control systems
- Good verbal and written skills
- Ability to operate across various teams; excellent people skills are necessary.
- Basic math skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
- Willingness to respond to general inquiries or complaints with urgency via phone, email, or in person communication.
- Ability to effectively present information to leadership
- Ability to recognize inconsistencies and discrepancies.
- Ability to multitask and work through potentially stressful situations.
- Organized and process oriented.
- Excellent attention to detail and concern for accuracy
- Ability to operate lift trucks up to 10,000lb. capacity (specifically order pickers)
- Skilled in basic keyboarding.
- Ability to navigate through the appropriate computer or inventory applications, i.e., MS Office
- Products (especially Excel) and Order Processing Systems
- Ability to read and interpret Liebherr Employee Rules and Regulations, company safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, production, and customer sales orders.
- Skilled in reading basic tools of measurements, i.e. tape measure, calipers etc.
- Knowledge of Metric and Standard Systems and conversions.
- Knowledge of safety regulations and good housekeeping practices
- Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
Our Offer
An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.
Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Donald Hart.
Liebherr-America, Inc. and its US affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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The company
In line with its international growth, Liebherr’s venture into the United States began in 1970. Within a couple of years, the company expanded and completed its production facilities in Newport News, Virginia, for its product line of hydraulic excavators. It was later converted into Liebherr’s manufacturing facility for mining trucks and remains home to Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News, Co. In addition to its production facility, Liebherr markets a wide variety of products and technologies through its companies located across the United States. The companies are Liebherr-Aerospace Saline, Inc., Liebherr Gear Technology, Inc., Liebherr Automation Systems, Co., and Liebherr USA, Co., the umbrella company for 12 product segments that are positioned across the United States.
Location
Liebherr USA Co.
4800 Chestnut Avenue
23607 Newport News, VA
United States (US)
Contact
Donald Hart
